It’s amazing what can happen when you harness the power of innovation to connect people with vital resources and opportunities. Just consider the recent winners recognized by the 2017 Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Innovations Initiative. This great group of public libraries is full of success stories! And each one began with a strategic program that addressed a community need. In this age of the patron, we at Innovative are very inspired by these achievements and the way you continue to encourage your communities to learn, connect, and leverage technology to thrive. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Take a closer look and get inspired by their winning programs.
Top Innovators
Cedar Rapids Public Library – Category: Learning: Birth through Teens
*St. Louis County Library – Category: Learning: Adults
*New York Public Library – Category: Collections
*Gwinnett County Public Library – Category: Customer Experience
*Stark County District Library – Category: Positioning
*Dallas Public Library – Category: GED Testing and Workforce Development Project
Madison Public Library – Category: Race and Social Equality
Lexington Public Library – Category: Civic and Community Engagement
*Arlington Public Library – Category: Health Safety and Sustainability
Los Angeles Public Library – Category: Organizational and Strategic Management Creating the Fourth Division
Honorable Mentions:
*San Mateo County Libraries – Category: Learning: Birth through Teens
*San Francisco Public Library – Category: Learning: Adults
The Indianapolis Public Library – Category: Collections
Toronto Public Library – Category: Customer Experience
King County Library System – Category: Positioning the Library
Montgomery County Public Libraries – Category: Workforce and Economic Development
*Richland Library – Category: Race and Social Equity
*Queens Library – Category: Civic and Community Engagement
Springfield City Library – Category: Health, Safety and Sustainability
*Pierce County Library System – Category: Organizational Change and Strategic Management
* Denotes Innovative Library Partners